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Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. (2026, November 9). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-says-fbi-is-investigating-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang/

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President Trump announced on Monday that the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang due to allegations that he was a target of Chinese intelligence activities. CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi covered this story, and Ian Duncan from The Washington Post provided additional commentary on "The Takeout."
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As of November 9, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair with a businessperson suspected by U.S. intelligence to be a Chinese spy, leading the company's board to initiate an independent investigation. The stock price of Nvidia dropped by 8% after the news was released on October 25, reflecting investor concerns over potential national security issues. On November 8, the Republican-led foreign affairs and intelligence committees requested Huang to testify at a closed-door briefing next week regarding Nvidia’s “security protocols against foreign adversary espionage.” China has rejected these allegations as "smears," while U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Huang on November 9, expressing concern for his well-being but also indicating an FBI investigation into the affair. The scandal has emboldened Washington's China hawks to push for stricter export controls and increased scrutiny of Nvidia’s dealings with China.

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President Trump said Monday that the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations Huang was the target of a Chinese intelligence effort.
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President Trump said Monday that the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations Huang was the target of a Chinese intelligence effort. asserted
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CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports and Ian Duncan, tech policy reporter at the Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to discuss. asserted
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